Admission Arrangements

Admission arrangements

Calow Primary does not deal with admissions to School. This is the responsibility of Derbyshire County Council who deals with admissions for places at primary, infant, junior and secondary schools

Admission to Nursery

All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to 15 hours free (Government funded) nursery education per week for 38 weeks of the year.

Children attend our nursery for 3 hours per day (Monday to Friday).

Applications for nursery places should be made directly to the school office (01246 274370).

Parents are most welcome to visit our School prior to putting their child’s name on our nursery waiting list. Please contact School to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Admission to Reception

Children start full time in Reception class in the September after their 4th birthday.

All applications should be made through Derbyshire County Council. For further information and details of how to apply online visit Derbyshire County Council’s website atwww.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school_places/default.asp. An application can also be made by telephoning Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058 or 01629 533190.

Parents wishing to visit Calow Primary prior to making an application should contact our School on 01246 274370 to arrange an appointment.

Other Year Group Admissions (In-Year Applications)

If your child needs to move School at any other time, may be because of moving address, an application for an ‘In Year’ admission should be made to Derbyshire County Council. For further information and details of how to apply online visit Derbyshire County Council’s website atwww.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school_places/default.asp. An application can also be made by telephoning Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058 or 01629 533190.

Parents wishing to look round our school or have a chat before making an ‘In-Year’ application for a place at Calow Primary are encouraged to get in touch with the School office.